Animal Atlas S10E12 · Island Hopping

Overview

It's time to sit back and relax into the island life as we discover the unique creatures that live the island life.

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Episodes

1. 1 1. Show Me Some Backbone2013-09-21An exciting look into what it takes to stand up and show some backbone. We're investigating the vertebrates- animals with a backbone, or spinal column; and what these mammals have
2. 2 2. Wet in the Wild2013-09-21An exploration into how animals of all shapes and sizes get wet, how they stay dry, and why water really does make the animal world go round.
3. 3 3. Horns, Antlers, Teeth and Tusks2013-09-23We'll poke, prod, bite and batter our way through the animal kingdom to take a closer look at animals with things that jut out, stick up and curl under.
4. 4 4. Big Cats2013-10-05We'll lounge with the lions, jump with the jaguar, leap with the leopard and play tag with the tiger to compare some of the biggest cats of the animal kingdom: what they have in co
5. 5 5. Full Body Armor2013-10-07A panoramic look at how shells are the secret to protecting certain animals out in the wild. From the giant clam, to the slippery snail, to the alligator snapping turtle...the shel
6. 6 6. Sea Dogs2013-10-19We'll ride the waves with the walrus, roll in the kelp with the sea otter and bask in the sun with the elephant seal as we take a closer look at the "dogs of the sea."
7. 7 7. Converging on an Idea2013-10-21We'll find out if bats are related to birds, why the pronghorn isn't an antelope and if vultures in America are the same as vultures in Africa. No matter where you end up in the wo
8. 8 8. Predator, Meet Prey2013-11-02We're setting out to explore the most primal relationship in the animal world...the one between predator and prey. We'll run away with the antelope, chase with the cheetah and eat
9. 9 9. Language Without Words2013-11-04Just because animals don't have words they can use, doesn't mean they aren't communicating. We'll examine how animals communicate with one another.
10. 10 10. The Benefits of Being Wet2013-11-11We're taking a closer look at the benefits of living underwater. From fish, to dolphins, and even sharks, we'll dive to the depths of the ocean to find out what makes marine life s
11. 11 11. The Good Life2013-11-23We're living the good life as we take an adventure into the world of zoos. From their storied history, to their modern conveniences, we'll explore why living in a zoo isn't such a
12. 12 12. Island Hopping2014-01-20It's time to sit back and relax into the island life as we discover the unique creatures that live the island life.
13. 13 13. Old World/New World2014-02-01We'll hang with some New World monkeys, cross a land bridge from the New World to the Old World with a camel and run races with an Old World horse as we discover the differences be
14. 14 14. Locomotion2014-02-08We're exploring the different ways that animals from all around the world move. From swinging with the monkeys to hopping with the kangaroos, we'll tell the tale of how animals mov
15. 15 15. Exceptions to the Rules2014-02-10We'll come up for air, take a run on the sand, and soar to the clouds, but we're going to do it all a little differently as we explore animals that break the rules.
16. 16 16. Beat the Heat2014-02-17An investigation into how animals beat the heat. From cooling off in the mud with a hippo, to digging a den with a wolf, we'll see what animals do when the temperature rises.
17. 17 17. Life History2014-04-07We'll go on a journey to discover the many different stages of an animal's life...from the curious newborn, to the wise and worldly elders of the animal kingdom.
18. 18 18. What's So Special?2014-04-19We'll explore what makes certain animals so special and why they really, stand out from other living things. From the butterfly that drinks its meals to why bald really is beautifu
19. 19 19. Big Eaters2014-04-26A panoramic look at some of the biggest eaters on the planet. Join us, as we chomp with the crocodile, swallow with a shark and get a not-so-gentle hug from an anaconda.
20. 20 20. Super Animals2014-05-03We're going to meet the superheroes of the animal world as we find animals who are faster than a speeding cheetah, more powerful than a gorilla, and ones that can leap tall trees i
21. 21 21. Long Live Animals2014-05-05An exploration into what it means to grow old in the animal world as we take a look back at some long, long animal lives.
22. 22 22. Herd Mentalility2014-05-12We're taking a journey to find out what it means to have a "herd' mentality. From flocks, to swarms and even schools...we'll decipher how it pays off to travel in a group.
23. 23 23. Weaponry2014-05-19A look into the ways that animals use their own bodies, their claws, horns, teeth, and lots of other ways to protect themselves and go on the offensive out in the animal kingdom.
24. 24 24. What's in a Name?2014-07-05An exploration into the ins and outs of how animals are named. So what IS in a name, exactly? A lot and sometimes a little, but you'll just have to meet the animal to find out.
25. 25 25. A Day in the Life of Animals2014-07-12We'll hunt like a lion, catch some rays with an alligator and eat like a horse as we spend a day in the animal kingdom to see how animals survive both in the zoo and out in the wil
26. 26 26. Down to the Bone2014-07-14It's time to get those skeletons out of the closet and dig up some fossils as we get under the skin of some animals and talk bones.